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R875 FWV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 FWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2011 77,281 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure (front)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 74,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 74,301 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,149 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust sheild rattleing

Pass 27 Apr 2008 65,652 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2008 65,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,099 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 58,096 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 54,092 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 54,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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R875 FWV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 95,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R875 FWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R875 FWV registered?

R875 FWV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R875 FWV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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